Environmental Science Associates · 1 day ago
Field Biologist, Mid Level (On-Call)
San Francisco Bay Area
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$27.75/hr - $45.53/hr
5+ years expEnvironmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. They are seeking variable part-time (on-call) field biologists with experience in biological monitoring and compliance for construction projects, focusing on special-status species and ensuring adherence to environmental requirements.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Perform biological compliance monitoring and reporting at active construction sites to ensure conformance with environmental/permit requirements
Conduct special-status species surveys and nesting bird surveys
Identify and may relocate sensitive species, when needed and if agency-approved
Effectively communicate with senior ESA staff, construction crews, project personnel, and project management staff
Take initiative and contribute to a respectful, feedback-driven team culture
Maintain daily written monitoring and inspection logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools, such as Fulcrum and Trello
Enter data into an on-line GIS mapping application, such as Fieldmaps, Collector, Survey 123
Deliver worker environmental awareness training to on-site staff
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have own transportation to project sites
Must have a smart phone with sufficient data plan to collect necessary data on-site
Comply with all safety requirements and policies
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
Confident in working outside, potentially in remote or rural settings, as well as in urban environments
Other ad hoc tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in field biology or related field
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, vicinity of Sacramento, Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, Central Valley, or within 3 hours
Willing & able to travel as needed
Previous experience performing natural resource-related evaluations, technical studies, analyses and tasks requiring knowledge based on education and at least two years of professional experience
Previous construction monitoring experience
Ability to perform all aspects of biological monitoring on small to large, complex construction projects
General experience with wildlife and vegetation species from the geographic area of work: California Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area
Experience surveying and monitoring CA nesting birds
Must possess a valid driver's license and have own transportation to project sites
Must have a smart phone with sufficient data plan to collect necessary data on-site
Comply with all safety requirements and policies
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
Confident in working outside, potentially in remote or rural settings, as well as in urban environments
Preferred
Preference given to candidates located in the bay area and central valley of CA
Preference given to candidates with direct experience surveying, handling, and monitoring for, or with monitoring approvals by state and federal agencies for one or more of the following species: San Joaquin kit fox, California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, northwestern pond turtle, San Francisco garter snake, giant garter snake, California black rail, western burrowing owl, western spadefoot, vernal pool brachiopods, Swainson's hawk and/or other nesting birds, Crotch's bumble bee, and bats
Benefits
Sick leave program
Employee stock ownership program
Tax deferred 401(k) plan
Company
Environmental Science Associates
Environmental Science Associates is a environmental science and planning firm.
501-1000 employees
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